Risk-Free Trial Policy
Work with a vetted developer for a full week. If the fit isn't right, walk away at no cost — no questions asked.
Effective Date: April 24, 2026
Codersera's risk-free trial gives you the opportunity to work with a vetted developer before making any financial commitment. If the developer is not the right fit, you walk away at no cost. This policy explains exactly how the trial works, what is included, and what happens at the end of the trial period.
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What Is the Risk-Free Trial?
The Codersera risk-free trial is a no-obligation introductory engagement period during which you can evaluate a matched developer in your real work environment. Only 1% of developers who apply to join the Codersera network are accepted — the trial lets you experience that quality first-hand before signing any long-term commitment.
During the trial, your matched developer works directly with your team, familiarises themselves with your codebase, participates in standups, and begins contributing. At the end of the trial, you decide whether to continue. If you continue, the trial weeks are simply included in the first invoice. If you stop, you owe nothing.
Eligibility
- The risk-free trial is available to new Codersera clients who have not previously engaged a developer through our platform.
- It applies once per client company, per developer placement.
- The trial is available for full-time and part-time dedicated engagements. Project-based or fixed-scope engagements may have different trial terms — ask your account manager.
- The trial must begin within 14 days of accepting a developer match. If you are not ready to start within that window, please contact us to reschedule.
How the Trial Works — Step by Step
Tell us about your team, tech stack, and what you need. The more specific you are, the faster and better the match. A dedicated account manager guides you through this.
Within days, we present you with pre-vetted developer profiles tailored to your requirements. Profiles include technical assessments, work samples, and video introductions where available.
Conduct a technical interview with your preferred candidate. We help you structure the evaluation and provide a structured debrief to support your decision.
Once you select a developer, the trial begins. The developer joins your team, attends standups, reviews your codebase, and starts contributing. Your account manager stays available throughout.
At the conclusion of the trial period, you choose: continue the engagement (trial time is included in the first invoice) or stop with no charge, no questions asked.
What Is Included in the Trial
- Full access to the matched developer's time for the trial duration (full-time or agreed part-time hours).
- Developer participation in your team standups, code reviews, planning sessions, and async communication.
- Ongoing support from your Codersera account manager, including a check-in midway through the trial to address any concerns.
- Access to the Codersera client portal to track hours and communicate with your developer.
- Structured end-of-trial debrief regardless of your decision.
Trial Terms & Conditions
- Good Faith Participation: the trial is designed for genuine evaluation. If you accept substantive work product and then opt out solely to avoid payment, Codersera reserves the right to invoice for time worked at the agreed rate.
- Confidentiality: any proprietary information, code, or data shared with the developer during the trial is subject to the confidentiality obligations in our Terms of Services.
- Work Product During Trial: all code and deliverables produced during the trial belong to the client only upon payment of the applicable fees at the conclusion of the trial. If you opt out without payment, work product produced during the trial remains with Codersera until resolved.
- Non-Circumvention: you may not directly hire or solicit a developer introduced through Codersera, including during or after a trial, without prior written consent. A direct-hire fee applies for any circumvention.
- One Trial Per Company: the risk-free trial is available once per client company. Subsequent placements with the same or different developers are subject to standard billing terms.
After the Trial
If you continue: your engagement moves to standard billing. The trial period time is included in the first invoice at the agreed weekly or monthly rate. Your developer stays on your team with no interruption.
If you stop: notify your account manager before the trial end date. No fees are charged, and we can immediately begin finding you an alternative developer if you would like to try again.
If you want a different developer: if the trial developer is not the right fit but you want to keep looking, let us know during the trial. We will begin the matching process for an alternative candidate at no charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the risk-free trial?
The standard trial period is one week (7 calendar days from the developer's first day with your team). For part-time engagements, the trial duration is adjusted proportionally. Your account manager will confirm the exact trial period at the time of matching.
Is there any contract to sign before the trial?
You will sign a brief engagement letter covering confidentiality and the trial terms before the developer starts. There is no long-term contract commitment required to begin a trial.
What happens to the code written during the trial if I stop?
If you decide not to continue and have not paid for the trial period, the work product produced during the trial remains with Codersera pending resolution. If you choose to pay for the trial period even while stopping, all work product transfers to you immediately.
Can I trial more than one developer at a time?
The risk-free trial applies to one developer at a time per role. If you are hiring for multiple roles simultaneously, please speak with your account manager about options.
What if the developer is not a technical fit but I like Codersera?
Simply tell your account manager during the trial. We will start sourcing an alternative immediately, and your trial applies to the replacement developer as well. Getting the right technical fit is part of our commitment to you.
What time zones are developers available in?
Our developer network spans multiple time zones globally. When you describe your requirements, please include your preferred working hours and overlap expectations. We match developers who can provide meaningful daily overlap with your team.
Can I hire the developer full-time after the trial?
Developers on the Codersera network are engaged as Codersera resources. Direct employment of a developer introduced through Codersera requires prior written consent and is subject to a direct-hire fee. Speak to your account manager if long-term direct employment is your goal.
Your Feedback
Whether you continue after the trial or not, we appreciate a brief account of your experience. Your feedback helps us improve our matching process, our developer network, and the overall onboarding experience. It takes five minutes and directly shapes how we serve the next company that comes to us.
Send feedback to info@codersera.com or through your client portal.
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